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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad packed with veggies and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Mix the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: quinoa, salad, Mediterranean, healthy, vegetarian